2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 806 would be higher. At 2,086 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 806. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Peugeot 806 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 806 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 806 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 806 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
